A morning commute along Route 9W in Ulster County was disrupted Wednesday after a crash near the Mid-Hudson Bridge left wires down and prompted an emergency response.
The collision occurred on September 2, 2026, on southbound U.S. 9W near Meyer Drive in the Town of Lloyd, according to New York State Department of Transportation traffic information. Officials reported the crash as involving injuries and downed wires, with alternate lanes of the one-lane roadway blocked.
The incident created difficult conditions for motorists traveling toward the Mid-Hudson Bridge during the morning commute. Traffic reports showed congestion building around the crash location as crews responded and worked to address the roadway hazards.
Hudson Valley Post reported that a vehicle appeared to have struck a utility pole, bringing wires down along the roadway. The publication also noted that an eyewitness observed a vehicle moving diagonally before the later crash confirmation, although the circumstances surrounding that observation could not be independently established.
At the time of reporting, authorities had confirmed injuries but had not publicly released detailed information about the number or severity of those injured. The cause of the crash and the circumstances that led to the vehicle leaving its intended path also remained under investigation.
Drivers were urged to use caution and expect delays while emergency personnel and utility crews worked at the scene.
For families and motorists who regularly travel Route 9W, the crash served as another reminder of how quickly a routine commute can become dangerous. Further details about the injured individuals and the official investigation may be released as authorities complete their work.